Basics

Star Wars Trading Cards: A Collectors Intro

CardLines Staff September 16, 2021

Star Wars trading cards are an important part of a wider cultural phenomenon. has arguably been the most culturally significant movie franchise globally, as well as amongst collectors. As a…

Forged Sports Card Autographs

CardLines Staff August 24, 2021

orged sports card autographs are a serious problem in the hobby. But we have the simple preventive measures you need to protect yourself.

Optic Versus Prizm: The Ultimate Battle

Jesse Haynes August 20, 2021

Optic Versus Prizm: which release of the card giants Panini holds more allure and value? We crunch the numbers and give you all the answers.

Your Full Panini Kaboom Insert Guide

Jesse Haynes August 14, 2021

If you hit one of these cards, there’s only one thing you can say: “Kaboom!” With that in mind, here is your full Panini Kaboom insert guide. But that’s the…

Avoid Topps Through The Years Scams

CardLines Staff August 14, 2021

Sellers on eBay are profiting off Topps Through The Years scams. Learn how to protect yourself with this handy guide.

Intro To UFC Cards

CardLines Staff August 10, 2021

With popularity rising, you need an intro to UFC cards. Let us present you with the info necessary to get started and turn a profit.

How To Detect Card Trimming

CardLines Staff August 8, 2021

Card trimming is a serious problem in the hobby. So serious that it has attracted the attention of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The problem is set to get…

Top Ten Cards from the 1954 Topps Set

CardLines Staff July 30, 2021

We continue our series on classic sports card sets with an overview of the Topps 1954 Set Cards. This is a landmark release. It is mainly known for the three…

Chrome Vs. Paper Sports Cards

CardLines Staff July 25, 2021

The hobby has changed a lot. Nowadays it is increasingly difficult to get retail. And collectors are obsessed with chrome. Should you follow suit? In chrome vs. paper sports cards,…

How To Collect F1 Sports Cards

CardLines Staff July 22, 2021

Want to Collect F1 Sports Cards? It is a growing market and there is a lot to like about it. Read on for our full guide.

Unopened Sports Card Boxes

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim July 20, 2021

Why and how do people buy unopened sports card wax? We give a full guide to the advantages and risks and give you the best investments.

Topps 1953 Baseball Set: Top Ten Cards

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim July 14, 2021

Which Topps 1953 Set Cards are the best investments, and what is the secret behind this amazing set? We have the lowdown.

Identify Fake Sports Card Slabs

Shaiel Ben-Ephraim July 13, 2021

Authentication is one of the main reasons people slab their cards. So, in theory, when a card is placed in the slab of a respected grading company, we can be…